Frizzle Easter Egger

FRIZZLE (FS) EASTER EGGER

Created in the usa from Ameraucanas.  they come in a variety of different feather colors and patterns. Laying eggs mostly shades of greens or blue, but can be turquoise, rose, or tan, they can produce any egg color other than dark brown and white.

Frizzled Feathering: It is not a breed, but a variety within breeds. Any breed of chicken may be frizzled, however it is most found in breeds such as the Cochin, Pekin, and Polish. The gene which causes the frizzle feathering is an incomplete dominant trait. It is when the feathers curl up vs laying smooth against the body. Frizzled birds are heterozygous for the gene; when two are bred, the offspring inherit the gene in the ratio of 50% are heterozygous and frizzled, 25% have normal feathering, and 25% are "over-frizzled", with brittle feathers which can be dangerous for the chicken as they break off easily and leave many almost naked looking. These frizzled chicks are hatched at a 50/50% ratio to avoid the over frizzled.   Due to the FS Mutation Gene producing defective feathers, the frizzle allele can also lead to abnormal body temperatures, higher metabolic, resulting in difficulty to tolerate extreme temperatures of too cold or too hot.

Babies have no frizzle, some may mature to frizzle, while others are smooth and will not breed true. If frizzled, it begins to appear at 3 weeks of age.

Very Friendly, Docile, Sweet, Active Foragers

Good Disposition, Non Aggresive